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February 18, 2016 by Mankato Clinic The March 1 deadline is fast approaching for area high school seniors to get their applications in for the $2,000 J. Scott Sanders M.D. Memorial Scholarship. In May 2006, the Mankato Clinic lost J. Scott Sanders, one of its most beloved physicians, pulmonologists and critical care specialists after a courageous…

February 15, 2016 by Mankato Clinic 1: Once you start getting more exercise, you may notice your waist-line shrinking, but chances are you’ll also notice your mood improving. That’s because physical activity stimulates multiple brain chemicals, like endorphins, which are released when you exercise. After working out, you may find that you feel less stressed and…

February 9, 2016 by Mankato Clinic From tying their shoes to talking, children spend a majority of their adolescent life learning. That’s why during those vital years it’s important to teach them smart eating habits, which are the foundation to good health. To help give them that knowledge, one of the most important things you can…

February 3, 2016 by Mankato Clinic To thank organizations that are helping support its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $24,265 in grants to 13 deserving organizations within the area for quarter 1.  Receiving grants for quarter three are: Greater Mankato Diversity Council ($4,000), St. Peter Community Childcare Center ($1,000), Life-Work Planning Center ($3,500), Mankato…

February 1, 2016 by Mankato Clinic We’ve all been there: The weather gets colder and we find ourselves longing for nicer weather while we bundle up in our homes. Suddenly, our eight hours of sleep doesn’t seem like enough and we are becoming more irritable. The winter blues are common, but it’s estimated nearly 10 million…

January 18, 2016 by Mankato Clinic We hear it all the time: exercise is good for you. However, it can be hard to get moving and start exercising, but once you get going, you’ll find it pays off to be active. A startling study from the American Heart Association has found that people who don’t exercise…

January 18, 2016 by Mankato Clinic Let’s face it: we all tend to feel better when we eat healthy, get more exercise than normal and have a full night’s rest. Everyone is busy with life’s demands, but making small choices, like parking farther away at work, can help lead us to big changes in our lives.…

November 6, 2015 The holidays are just around the corner, which mean traditions, celebrations and, for many of us, the urge to overindulge in tasty treats in the office and at holiday dinners with our families. Just because the holidays often go hand-in-hand with goodies of all kind, doesn’t mean that you have to lose…

September 22, 2015 In the exam rooms, please help yourself to a Patient Card. The card is available for you to fill in your name, primary provider’s information, as well as any specialiast you may see. Included is a spot for allergies, surgical history and any other medical information. The Patient Card is a vital…

September 9, 2015 Thanks to modern medicine, child vaccinations are responsible for preventing 322 million illnesses over the last 20 years. Because 78 million kids have been vaccinated over the past two decades, 732,000 deaths have been prevented. Was your child one of that nearly 80 million? Also referred to as a vaccination, an immunization…